Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-1318 TGRunout etched side A
XPRS-1319 TGRunout etched side B
XPRS-1318Label side A
XPRS-1319Label side B
George Hamilton IVCanadian Pacific
Vinyl pressings
Canadian Pacific
by George Hamilton IV · 1969
14 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Canadian Pacific was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Canadian Pacific
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange label
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-1318 TGRunout Etched Side A
XPRS-1319 TGRunout Etched Side B
XPRS-1318Label Side A
XPRS-1319Label Side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-1318 TGRunout Etched Side A
XPRS-1319 TGRunout Etched Side B
XPRS-1318Label Side A
XPRS-1319Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4164
- Format
- LP
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XPRS-1318--2S A1 + I
XPRS-1319--2S I + A1
Philippines
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 4164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 4164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 4164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP 4164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Philippines | RCA Victor LSP 4164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP 4164First yearLP | LP |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | RCA International INTS 5168 / RCA International NL 43803LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA KYL1 0400LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SF 8062LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Camden CDS 1220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA SF 8062 / RCA Victor SF 8062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SF 8062LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | RCA SF 8062 / RCA Victor SF 8062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor SF 8062LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Canadian Pacific3:20
- A2I'm Gonna Be A Country Boy Again1:55
- A3Shake The Dust2:32
- A4Together Alone3:05
- A5Steel Rail Blues2:36
- A6Both Sides Now3:28
- B1Sisters Of Mercy3:00
- B2Early Mornin Rain2:45
- B3My Nova Scotia Home2:21
- B4Summer Wages3:32
- B5Long Thin Dawn2:34
- B6Home From The Forest3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Canadian Pacific are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Canadian Pacific are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1981.
When was Canadian Pacific first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Canada, US, Philippines. One of them is RCA Victor LSP 4164.
How do I tell if my copy of Canadian Pacific is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP 4164, LSP-4164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRS-1318 TG and XPRS-1319 TG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Canadian Pacific on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
